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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Schoolcraft County record-source URLs verified against the official local and Michigan state publishers on the review date. 3 primary .gov / official sources cited below.

Schoolcraft County — Key Numbers (2026)

Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Schoolcraft County, Michigan — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
8,178
Population
Census estimate
3,785
Households
Census estimate
$55,071
Median income
Annual household
$129,100
Median home value
Census ACS
Manistique
County seat
In Michigan
Schoolcraft County Records Availability Map
Criminal records
2 sources
Court records
6 sources
Wants & warrants
see state portal
Property records
3 sources
Vital records
see state portal
Voter records
see state portal
Professional licenses
1 source
Recorded documents
see state portal
Count of verified official sources per record type. Multiple sources   One source   Use state portal

Schoolcraft County Records at a Glance

Record typeSchoolcraft County verified sources
Court recordsWelcome to County, in Michigan's Upper Peninsula !
11th Judicial Court Judge
Criminal recordsSex Offenders
VINE is not working right now - VINELink
Wants & warrantsNo verified source — see Schoolcraft County state portal below
Property recordsHome | City of Manistique | BS&A Online
Home | Schoolcraft County | BS&A Online
Vital recordsNo verified source — see Schoolcraft County state portal below
Voter recordsNo verified source — see Schoolcraft County state portal below
Professional licensesDiscover Schoolcraft | Steps to Start a Business
Recorded documentsNo verified source — see Schoolcraft County state portal below
Schoolcraft County — Verified Record Sources by Type (2026)
Court records6Criminal records2Wants & warrants0Property records3Vital records0Voter records0Licenses1Recorded docs0
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Schoolcraft County. Data verified June 04, 2026.

What Changed in 2026 — Schoolcraft County Records

2026
Schoolcraft County official government portal active
The official Schoolcraft County government website at www.schoolcraftcounty.net continues to serve as the canonical local source.
2026
Schoolcraft County court records portal verified
State court system links for Schoolcraft County verified against the Michigan judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
Schoolcraft County criminal records access
State criminal records repository for Schoolcraft County (statewide system, not county-specific) confirmed active in 2026.
2026
Schoolcraft County property records online
Schoolcraft County property assessment and recorder office online portal active in 2026.

The 4-Step Schoolcraft County Records Pathway

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Step 1 — Start at the Schoolcraft County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Schoolcraft County clerk's office is the first stop.
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Step 2 — Use the Michigan statewide systems
Criminal background, court case search, voter registration, and professional licensing are all run at the Michigan state level — not by the county.
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Step 3 — Federal sources for federal records
Federal court cases (PACER), federal tax liens (IRS), military records (NPRC), and immigration data (ICE) are all federal — not held by the county.
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Step 4 — Cross-check before relying on data
Most county portals lag 24-48 hours behind the courthouse. For time-sensitive verification, call the clerk directly.

Five Things People Get Wrong About Schoolcraft County Records

❌ Myth: "Schoolcraft County maintains all criminal records."
✓ Truth: False. Criminal records for Schoolcraft County are held by the Michigan state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
❌ Myth: "Records sealed in Schoolcraft County are gone everywhere."
✓ Truth: False. Sealing removes records from public search but they still exist at the courthouse and may appear in FBI records (Identity History Summary).
❌ Myth: "Free 'instant background' sites have Schoolcraft County data."
✓ Truth: False. Only the official Michigan state repository has verified, current Schoolcraft County data. Free sites often have stale data.
❌ Myth: "The Schoolcraft County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
✓ Truth: False. The Schoolcraft County assessor's value is for property tax purposes only — usually below market value.
❌ Myth: "All county records older than 50 years are public."
✓ Truth: Partially false. Public-records rules vary by record type AND state. Court records and deeds are usually older-public; vital records remain restricted longer (often 75-125 years).

Primary Sources (All Verified)

Related — Schoolcraft County & Michigan Records

For records not specific to Schoolcraft County, use Michigan's statewide system or the national hub.
📍 Michigan statewide record systems:
🇺🇸 National hubs:
Related Public Records
Other counties in Michigan: Saginaw · Sanilac · Shiawassee · St Clair · St Joseph

About Schoolcraft County, Michigan

Schoolcraft County is located in the upper peninsula of Michigan. The county seat is Manistique (official site: http://www.schoolcraftcounty.net/).

  • Population: 8,178
  • Households: 3,785
  • Median household income: $55,071
  • Median home value: $129,100
  • Below poverty line: 16.0%
  • Land area: 1,171.9 sq mi
  • Population density: 7.0 people / sq mi
  • Public libraries indexed: 1
  • NCES schools indexed: 3
Manistique's Cemeteries
Official Free
Lakeview Cemetery is the location regular burials are · Lakeview Cemetery is located at the top of the eastern end of Main Street. It is adjacent to the Schoolcraft County Medical Care Facility, the city water tower, the ball fields, and the county fairgrounds.
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Welcome to County, in Michigan's Upper Peninsula !
Official Free
His wife, Mary (Howard) Schoolcraft, of Beaufort District, North Carolina, to whom he married in 1847, survived him. Henry Rowe Schoolcraft was well acquainted with Bishop Frederick Baraga, and visited the Manistique and Indian Lake area on several occasions. Schoolcraft County, organized March ...
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11th Judicial Court Judge
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11th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE · Elected: 6 Year Term- Term Expires: 11/03/20 BRIAN RAHILLY 12/31/26 · 300 Walnut St., Room 164, Manistique, MI 49854 Telephone: 906-341-3655 · Jackie Parker, Judicial Secretary · Beth A. Edwards, Clerk of the Court · Melissa Hawthorne, Circuit Court Clerk ·
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Schoolcraft County
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Schoolcraft County 93rd Judicial District Court Courthouse, Room 135, 300 Walnut Street Manistique, Michigan 49854 Telephone: 906-341-3630 Fax: 906-341-8006 · Elected to six year terms · Honorable CHARLES NEBEL Term expiration 12/31/2030 · John Shiner, Magistrate Email: [email protected] ...
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Payable Ticket Search Page - State of Michigan
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Michigan.gov Home Help Contact Us FAQ Policies · Copyright © 2013 State of Michigan
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1 E-Filing Courts in Michigan (Updated: 7/23/2025)
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PROBATE COURTS · Mandated Filers · AVAILABLE Case Types · Location to Access · Computers and Help with · MiFILE · Attorneys · All Other · Filers · Conservatorship/ Guardianship · Estates/ Trusts · Mental · Health/Delayed · Registration of · Birth/Civil · Miscellaneous · CA, CY, DD, GA, GL, GM, LG, PO · DA, DE, DH, PE, TR, TT, TV · JA, MI, BR, CZ · ML · PD5-1, Alger County · Yes · No · x · x · x · x · N/A · PD5-2, Schoolcraft ·
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Page 1 of 12 E-Filing Courts in Michigan (Updated: 11/13/2025)
Criminal & Court Records
.gov

Statewide Michigan court information.

courts.michigan.gov
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Home | City of Manistique | BS&A Online
Official Free
Property Sale Search · Utility Billing Search · Online Payments · Current Tax Payments · Miscellaneous Receivables Payments · Utility Billing Payments · Municipalities · Select a Municipality · Currently not signed in · Sign In · Register · Why Register? City of Manistique | Schoolcraft County | MI ·
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Home | Schoolcraft County | BS&A Online
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Welcome to BS&A Online, powered by BS&A Software. This page is filled with customizable widgets that allow you to interact with the BS&A data provided by the online and desktop applications · The Municipal Performance Dashboard includes financial and operating measures important to the government ...
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Voter registration statistics - Michigan Voter Information Center
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There are approximately 7.3 million active registered voters in Michigan. The total number of active registered voters in Michigan and the definition of active registered voter can be found on the Michigan Voting Dashboard. More information about voter registration cancellation is available here.
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VINE is not working right now - VINELink
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We are experiencing a connection issue. Our team will fix this as soon as possible · Contact us at 1-866-277-7477 if you need immediate help locating an offender, registering for notifications, or accessing victim services in your area. We are available 24/7/365 with live operator support ...
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Schoolcraft County
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The Division of Victim Services (DVS) provides a voice advocating for and responding to all victims of crime in Michigan. Learn more about DVS-funded programs and services, including Michigan’s 24/7, free, confidential, and anonymous domestic violence and sexual assault hotlines.
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Discover Schoolcraft | Steps to Start a Business
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Natasha Rosebush | zoning@schoolcraftcounty.us | (906) 341-3677 · City of Manistique Zoning Ordinance Administration · Corey Barr | citymanager@cityofmanistique.net | (906) 450-3682 To run your business legally, there may be certain state, county, and/or city licenses and permits you will need before getting your business up and running. The Michigan Small Business Development Center is always available to help you walk through these steps.
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Search for Licensee - Accela Citizen Access
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Once you are logged into your MiPLUS account, you can apply for a license, submit a request, or view existing records, by clicking on the word “Licenses”.
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Genealogical Death Indexing System - mdch.state.mi.us
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By 2007, the Family Search collection had incorporated the records into its Michigan Online Genealogical Records website. In 2015, DVRHS merged the GENDIS data with computerized ledger files in an effort to produce a more complete list of names from the 1870s, 1880s and 1890s.
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Election results - Michigan Voter Information Center
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77 SCHOOLCRAFT COUNTY · 1,508 · 78 SHIAWASSEE COUNTY · 14,253 · 79 TUSCOLA COUNTY · 14,065 · 80 VAN BUREN COUNTY · 13,466 · 81 WASHTENAW COUNTY · 83,445 · 82 WAYNE COUNTY · 279,823 · 83 WEXFORD COUNTY · 6,110 · Election Data · Voter Turnout Data
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Notaries
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Field notes are the narrative record of the cadastral survey . They are written in tabular format and contain the detailed descriptions of entire survey process including the instrumentation and procedures utilized, calling all physical evidence evaluated in the survey process, and listing all ...
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Preliminary Plat & Condominium Review
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Ishpeming TSC (Counties: Baraga, Houghton, Keweenaw, Marquette, and Ontonagon) Plat/Condominium Coordinator Ishpeming TSC 100 South Westwood Dr. Ishpeming, Michigan 49849 · Phone: 906-485-4270 Toll Free: 888-920-6368 Fax: 906-485-4878 · Newberry TSC (Counties: Alger, Chippewa, Luce, Mackinac, and Schoolcraft) Plat/Condominium Coordinator Newberry TSC 14113 M-28 Newberry, Michigan 49868
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SEC.gov | EDGAR Search Assistance
Business, Voter & Other
.gov

SEC filings and company registrations.

sec.gov
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Schoolcraft County
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An official website of the United States government · Here’s how you know
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Schoolcraft County
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Schoolcraft County is located in the mid-eastern section of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, along the northern shoreline of Lake Michigan.
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Schoolcraft County Sheriff’s Office
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Schoolcraft County Sheriff’s Office · 300 Main St · Manistique, Michigan 49854 · P-(906) 341-2122 / F-(906) 341-6154 · Charlie Willour · Justin Schlabach · Sheriff · Undersheriff · 911 New Address Form · Owner Information ·
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Schoolcraft Township Cemetery in Schoolcraft, Michigan - Find a Grave Cemetery
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Located just West of US 131, North city limits. Northwest corner of US131 and West Lyons St.(WVW Ave. Entrance is off Lyons St. A 2nd Schoolcraft Township Cemetery is located in Vicksburg, Michigan .
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Search Cemeteries - Find a Grave
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Find the graves of ancestors, create virtual memorials or add photos, virtual flowers and a note to a loved one's memorial. Search or browse cemeteries and grave records for every-day and famous people from around the world.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I look up court cases in Schoolcraft County?
Schoolcraft County court cases are filed with the County Clerk. Search the Payable Ticket Search Page - State of Michigan portal: https://e.courts.michigan.gov/eTix/searchPage3cart.html. For federal matters, see PACER.
Does an active warrant show up on a background check in Michigan?
Yes. Active warrants in Michigan appear on name-based criminal background checks through the Michigan State Police system the moment they are entered. Some employers also run a separate NCIC warrant query, which catches federal warrants as well.
What's the difference between sealing and expunging a record in Michigan?
In Michigan, a sealed record is hidden from public view but still exists and remains visible to law enforcement, licensing boards, and some employers. An expunged record is treated by Michigan law as if it never happened — though FBI and federal records may persist regardless of state action. The relief process runs through the sentencing court.
What's the difference between a court record and a criminal record in Michigan?
A court record shows everything filed in a specific case — pleadings, motions, judgments. A criminal record (rap sheet) is a person-centric history from the Michigan State Police that aggregates arrests and dispositions across all courts in Michigan. Court records are searched by case; criminal records by person.